Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing four people – VIDEO

Fire officials said a helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston on Sunday evening, killing four people on board, including a child.

Houston authorities said the plane, a private R44 helicopter, crashed shortly before 8 p.m. after taking off from Ellington Field, about 15 miles away. His destination was initially not known, reports News.Az, citing US media.

A nearby surveillance camera immediately recorded the accident.

A #Helicopter crashed into a radio tower in the city #HoustonTexans in the last state of #Texas.

The R44 helicopter was carrying four people, including a child, but no information was given about their condition.

The police and fire brigade are on site. pic.twitter.com/OPLIft3tDb

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According to media reports, the tower’s lights were not working and the Federal Aviation Administration had issued a notice to that effect.

The bodies have not been identified and the victims’ ages have not been determined, authorities said.

Local media reported that a large number of rescue workers were at the scene.

Police and firefighters urged residents near the crash site to call 911 if they find anything on their property that could help their investigation.

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